trisubstituted

adjective tri·sub·sti·tut·ed \ˈtrī-ˈsəb-stə-ˌtü-təd, -ˌtyü-\

Definition of TRISUBSTITUTED

: having three substituent atoms or groups in the molecule

circa 1899

Medical Dictionary

adjective tri·sub·sti·tut·ed \ˈtrī-ˈsəb-stə-ˌt(y)üt-əd\

: having three substituent atoms or groups in the molecule <a trisubstituted amine>

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